US Bridges

Central Av 0.1 KM over Unnamed Creek

Poor

Cayey Municipio, Puerto Rico · On Cayey Town · Structure no. 023991

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,500
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Central Av 0.1 KM over Unnamed Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Central Av 0.1 KM over Unnamed Creek in Cayey Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger than the Puerto Rico average of 51.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 8,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,200 by 2025. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesCentral Av 0.1 KM
CrossesUnnamed Creek
LocationOn Cayey Town
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCayey Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.11067, -66.16258
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.4 US tons
Inventory rating32.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,500 (2017)
Projected traffic12,200 by 2025
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Central Av 0.1 KM over Unnamed Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Central Av 0.1 KM over Unnamed Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Central Av 0.1 KM over Unnamed Creek carry?

About 8,500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Central Av 0.1 KM over Unnamed Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Central Av 0.1 KM over Unnamed Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.